Fennel seeds vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fennel seeds and oregano
- Fennel seeds are higher in manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin C, and vitamin B1, yet oregano is higher in iron, vitamin B6, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Oregano covers your daily iron needs 228% more than fennel seeds.
- Fennel seeds contain 9 times more vitamin C than oregano. While fennel seeds contain 21mg of vitamin C, oregano contains only 2.3mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, fennel seed and Spices, oregano, dried.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +229.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +813% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.8 g
Fats:
14.87 g
Carbs:
52.29 g
Water:
8.81 g
Other:
8.23 g
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
4.28 g
Carbs:
68.92 g
Water:
9.93 g
Other:
7.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +247.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.7% |
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Other
~7.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.48 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.69 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.369 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1284.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 518% | |
| Iron | 18.54mg | 36.8mg | 228% |
| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 122% | |
| Manganese | 6.533mg | 4.99mg | 67% |
| Folate | 237µg | 59% | |
| Copper | 1.067mg | 0.633mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 487mg | 148mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.47mg | 1.044mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 1196mg | 1597mg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 385mg | 270mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.91g | 0.716g | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 2.3mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.408mg | 0.177mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 18% | |
| Fats | 14.87g | 4.28g | 16% |
| Protein | 15.8g | 9g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.353mg | 0.528mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1694mg | 1260mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 39.8g | 42.5g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 85µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.05mg | 4.64mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 2.69mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 52.29g | 68.92g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.48g | 1.551g | 5% |
| Calories | 345kcal | 265kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.69g | 1.369g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 12.49g | 26.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.253mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.602mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.695mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.996mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.758mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.647mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.915mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
208%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
301%
319%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)